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Wines & Wonders of South America

  • Duration
    16 days
  • Tour Type
    Group Tour
  • Tour Style
    Go Beyond
  • Price From
    £6,290pp
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Explore South America’s astounding diversity through indigenous culture, dance and local folklore, set against a backdrop of the continent’s huge landscapes. All washed down with a glass or two of the region’s excellent wines!

  • Included Meals
    Breakfasts: 13 , Lunches: 6 , Dinners: 6
  • Accommodation
    14 nights in 3/3+/4 star accommodation
  • Group Tour
    Max Group Size: 18
  • Physical Rating 2Learn More
    X A reasonable level of fitness is required, as you'll be spending time on your feet and doing a bit of walking to cover short distances during your daily sightseeing. There will also be some climbing of steps and climbing on and off of coaches and boats. Download the detailed tour dossier for details of your chosen tour. Learn More
    Walking, some steps and extended time on your feet.
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Tour Highlights

Our Wines & Wonders of South America tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.

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Tour Itinerary

  • Days 1-2
    Fly to Santiago
    Days 1-2: Fly to Santiago

    Fly overnight to Santiago, Chile’s capital. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring.

  • Day 3
    Explore Santiago
    Day 3: Explore Santiago

    Surrounded by mountains, Santiago is a modern, buzzy city but there is still plenty of history and culture to explore. Head out on a walking tour that includes exploring the Plaza de Armas with its impressive 18th-century cathedral and 19th-century post office and ascending Santa Lucia Hill for wonderful views over the city to, if the weather allows, the peaks beyond.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 4
    Visit Valparaiso
    Day 4: Visit Valparaiso

    Take a day trip to the coast, visiting the port city of Valaparaiso to wander its UNESCO listed hilltop cerros (neighbourhoods) and oak up their colourful charms. Pay a visit to the La Sebastiana Museum before heading on to the Casablanca Valley. Here, in one of Chile’s premier wine regions, you’ll visit a winery where you’ll be served an indulgent lunch and enjoy a tasting session amid the vineyards.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 5
    Fly to Mendoza
    Day 5: Fly to Mendoza

    Board a flight that takes you over the Andes and into Argentina, arriving in the city of Mendoza. The centre of Argentina’s wine industry, this laid-back city is set in wonderfully picturesque landscapes and is packed with culture.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 6
    Discover Mendoza
    Day 6: Discover Mendoza

    Enjoy a walking tour of this vibrant city this morning, wandering the wide, leafy boulevards, airy squares and soaking up the relaxed vibe. This afternoon is at leisure; we highly recommend that you find a peaceful spot to sit outside and try some malbec, the wine for which this region is best known.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 7
    Explore the Maipu Valley
    Day 7: Explore the Maipu Valley

    Head into the world-renowned Maipu Valley,the heart of Argentina’s oldest and most important wine region. As well as admiring the scenic panoramas of vineyards backed by snowcapped peaks, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to tour wineries and savour fine wines, including that signature malbec, as well as a delicious lunch.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 8
    Arrive in Buenos Aires
    Day 8: Arrive in Buenos Aires

    Take a morning flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s lively and flamboyant capital, known for its rich culture, tango rhythms and grand European-inspired architecture. Take the afternoon to start immersing yourself in the city’s vibrant energy.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 9
    Explore Buenos Aires
    Day 9: Explore Buenos Aires

    Spend the day strolling through Buenos Aires’ neighbourhoods, discovering the unique personality of each, including colourful La Boca, stately Recoleta and culture-filled San Telmo. Then, a true Argentine experience, a night of tango, featuring delicious local food and an electrifying tango performance.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 10
    Discover the Pampas
    Day 10: Discover the Pampas

    Today, find yourself on the vast, fertile grasslands known as the pampas, to spend time on a traditional estancia (ranch) and get an authentic taste of life as a gaucho (cowboy), the folk symbol of Argentina. A tasty ‘asado’ lunch is included and, in the afternoon, there will be a fun folklore show.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
  • Day 11
    On to Iguacu
    Day 11: On to Iguacu

    Fly to the northeast of Argentina where, on the border with Brazil, you’ll find one of nature’s finest marvels, the spectacular Iguazu (or Iguacu in Brazil) Falls.

    • Breakfast
    • Dinner
  • Day 12
    Explore Iguazu
    Day 12: Explore Iguazu

    The day begins on the Argentine side of the falls. Surrounded by lush rainforest, getting to the viewing platforms is an adventure in itself, with plenty of wildlife to spot as the roar of the water grows ever louder – prepare to be amazed! Later, visit a Mbororé Aldea village, where the community will share their way of life and age-old folk tales with you.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Day 13
    Travel to Rio de Janeiro
    Day 13: Travel to Rio de Janeiro

    This morning, cross over the border into Brazil, taking in the falls from a different perspective before boarding a flight to Rio de Janeiro. You’ll arrive in the ‘Ciudad Maravillosa’ just in time to watch the sunset over the famous Copacabana Beach.

    • Breakfast
  • Day 14
    Explore Rio
    Day 14: Explore Rio

    Today you’ll explore one of the most spectacular cities in the world. Starting the day at the base of the Corcovado Mountain, you’ll ascend by cog railway to stand with the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer to overlook the city. After lunch, tour the city ending with a ride on a cable car up Sugarloaf Mountain, for even more magnificent views over the beaches, bays, and hills of Rio.

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
  • Days 15-16
    Fly Rio to UK
    Day 15-16: Fly Rio to UK

    Transfer to the airport for your flight home, arriving the next day.

    • Breakfast
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 25°c
  • 168mm
  • Mendoza
  • 25°c
  • 36mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 27°c
  • 137mm
  • Santiago
  • 21°c
  • 0mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 24°c
  • 171mm
  • Mendoza
  • 24°c
  • 34mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 27°c
  • 130mm
  • Santiago
  • 20°c
  • 1mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 22°c
  • 172mm
  • Mendoza
  • 21°c
  • 27mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 26°c
  • 136mm
  • Santiago
  • 18°c
  • 4mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 18°c
  • 111mm
  • Mendoza
  • 17°c
  • 13mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 25°c
  • 95mm
  • Santiago
  • 15°c
  • 13mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 15°c
  • 72mm
  • Mendoza
  • 12°c
  • 6mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 23°c
  • 70mm
  • Santiago
  • 12°c
  • 44mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 12°c
  • 55mm
  • Mendoza
  • 9°c
  • 4mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 22°c
  • 43mm
  • Santiago
  • 9°c
  • 70mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 12°c
  • 70mm
  • Mendoza
  • 8°c
  • 7mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 22°c
  • 42mm
  • Santiago
  • 8°c
  • 69mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 13°c
  • 72mm
  • Mendoza
  • 11°c
  • 3mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 22°c
  • 44mm
  • Santiago
  • 10°c
  • 38mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 15°c
  • 75mm
  • Mendoza
  • 14°c
  • 8mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 22°c
  • 54mm
  • Santiago
  • 12°c
  • 22mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 18°c
  • 124mm
  • Mendoza
  • 18°c
  • 11mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 23°c
  • 86mm
  • Santiago
  • 15°c
  • 11mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 21°c
  • 114mm
  • Mendoza
  • 22°c
  • 16mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 24°c
  • 98mm
  • Santiago
  • 17°c
  • 7mm
City Average Temperate Monthly Rainfall
  • Buenos Aires
  • 23°c
  • 102mm
  • Mendoza
  • 24°c
  • 24mm
  • Rio de Janeiro
  • 26°c
  • 134mm
  • Santiago
  • 20°c
  • 2mm
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Places Visited: UK - Santiago (3N) - Mendoza (3N) - Buenos Aires (3N) - Iguazu (2N) - Rio de Janeiro (2N) - UK

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